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  • 2007: How was it for security?

    Security researchers worked overtime in 2007, which turned out to be a nightmare for software vendors from day one.

  • RIM unconcerned by BlackBerry bugging software

    Mobile device manufacturer Research in Motion (RIM) is unconcerned about a new release of software that aims to compromise the security of a BlackBerry device.

  • BlackBerry 'spyware' can steal secrets

    Research in Motion's (RIM) BlackBerry which is popular with corporate users due to its secure management of mobile e-mail is vulnerable to 'legal' spyware that has been classified as a Trojan by several security vendors.

  • Mobile phone trojan 'bugs' user conversations

    An insidious piece of software classified by most security vendors as a trojan has been updated to include not just the tapping of voice calls and SMS, but also the bugging of a mobile user's e-mail and tracking of a user's location.

  • First mobile phone virus nears 2nd birthday

    The first real mobile phone virus, which was found in the wild and could replicate on its own, was discovered almost two years ago.

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  • Read the blog post - Scott Mckenzie

    BlackBerry ... not as safe as you thought?

    Discerning thumbs for BlackBerry users are essential to keep away a new threat which can compromise the security of the popular smartphone. Well that's according to Research In Motion's (RIM) Ian Robertson, senior manager of security and research.

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